Human Impacts on Ecosystems (Wetlands) (ENG/FR)

When you go for a walk in a forest, meadow or wetland, is it the same as it was 100 years ago? Probably not. With the help of Google Earth and GPS coordinates, we'll locate the stressors on Cootes Paradise Marsh (Class 1 Wetland) to discover how the interrelationships of the vegetation, water quality and wildlife have been affected. Can you suggest ways to help restore this wetland? We'll investigate what RBG is doing. Programs in French and English; please note language preference in 'comments' box of CILC request form.

Booking Information

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Minimum of 48 hours notice is required for all cancellations, excluding cancellations due to nature, i.e., school closed because of snow days.No cancellation fee will be assessed if you reschedule within two months of the original program date.If a program is cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, a cancellation fee ($60) will be charged.

About This Provider

Royal Botanical Gardens is a living museum which serves local, regional and global communities while developing and promoting public understanding of the relationship between the plant world, humanity and the rest of nature.

Education at Royal Botanical Gardens encourages environmental stewardship by providing meaningful and diverse learning experiences that connect people with the wild and cultivated plant world.

With over 12 years experience delivering engaging interactive videoconferencing programs, we offer topics that explore biodiversity, conservation, botany, plant ecology and the environment., Whether you are looking for an insect program; a program exploring wetlands, their functions and human impacts or you want to discover more about a delicious chocolate treat; we have a wide variety of plant-based programs to support and enhance your classroom needs or stimulate and entertain older adults.

No matter where you are, your group can interact with our educators and scientists.

Program Details

Format

1. This program begins with a discussion of a what a wetland is.2. Explore the types of plants that live there; what role do they play in a wetland.3. Locate the specific coordinates on Google Earth.4. Discuss whether they are stressors or restoration efforts and justify why. 5. Compare water quality data and fish populations to determine success of restoration.6. Time is allowed for questions and answers

Objectives

The participant will:- recall the characteristics and functions of a wetland ecosystem- explore the dependence on the plants of that ecosystem- evaluate the importance of water quality- identify and predict the stressors- engage in a discussion on the impact of humans on the wetland ecosystem

Standards Alignment

National Standards

All grades: A1: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry; A2: Understanding about scientific inquiry; E3: Understanding about science and technology; G1: Science as a human endeavour. NS.5-8.3: Life Science: C1: Structure and function of living systems; C2: Reproduction and heredity; C4: Populations and ecosystems; C5: Diversity and adaptations of organisms; F2: Populations, resources and environments.NS.9-12.3: Life Science:C4: Interdependence of organisms; C5: Matter, Energy, and Organization in Living Systems; C6: The Behaviour of Organisms.F4: Environmental QualityF5: Natural and Human-induced Hazards